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President Roosevelt would like further advice regarding Thomas W. Gilmer, Robert J. Tracewell, and Henry A. Castle in connection with the report from Charles J. Bonaparte and Holmes Conrad.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-08
President Roosevelt has received statements from Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw that the removal of Thomas W. Gilmer was justified. Shaw has also come to the conclusion that Henry A. Castle, Auditor of the Post Office Department, should not remain in public service, and that Comptroller of the Treasury Robert J. Tracewell should retain his position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-09
This newspaper article discusses President Roosevelt’s investigation of charges against Comptroller Robert J. Tracewell. Roosevelt’s decision to appoint “two mugwumps” has been faced with some criticism, but the administration thinks that country will appreciate getting the matter out in the open. The article also comments on some of the findings by Bonaparte, who is one of the investigators in question looking into the Post Office affair.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-19
John Ireland, Bishop of St. Paul, writes to President Roosevelt discussing the Post Office Department in Minnesota and praising the work of Henry A. Castle, Auditor of the Treasury of the Post Office Department.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-15